PMO Specialist

Hitachi Rail GTS Singapore Pte. Ltd. is hiring a PMO Specialist to manage project performance, budget control, and resource forecasting in Singapore. Responsibilities include establishing project schedules, maintaining budgets, coordinating with contractors, and managing risks. Candidates should have a degree in business or engineering and experience with Primavera P6 and SAP. The position is on-site in Singapore, not remote.
About Us A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in. Singapore, Singapore (On-Site) As Hitachi Rail GTS, we are advancing rail signalling and safety solutions to ensure safe and efficient railway operations worldwide. Our technologies help to bring billions of people reliably to their destinations by rail every year – making sustainable mobility a reality. PMO Specialist (Ref.No. R1009456) at our location in Singapore You will enjoy having these responsibilities: Lead key Project Management Office (PMO) management activities as a member of the delivery teams in charge of Bids and Projects assigned to you. This to enable analytical decision-making on project performance, budget control, resource forecasting and margin improvement. Project Control & Execution management Establish and maintain the execution budget baseline, from bid phase, to project transition until project close-out Establish and maintain the project WBS structure in the company ERP. Establish and maintain the cost centres/charges codes for the workpackages and proper assignment to resources Project Schedule management Establish and maintain the baseline schedule and progress (including Key Milestones), from bid phase, to project transition until project close-out Establish and maintain an accurate resource loading Attend the external coordination meetings with project third-parties (civil contractors, system-wide contractors, etc.) Develop adhoc schedule what-if scenarios requested by the projects/bids, including Extension of Time (EOT) assessments, as when and needed. Project Reporting Establish and maintain the Project roadmaps, key milestones, critical path analysis and resource S-curve in support to the Project Managers (PMs) and Workpackage Managers (WPMs) Contribute to the customer monthly reporting and dashboard for schedule matters Attend the customer monthly progress reviews for schedule matters Coordinate the project monthly actuals and variance review with the WPMs and PMs Establish and maintain the internal project dashboards Actively support the Project monthly EAC reviews and quarterly Bottom-Up Estimates (BUE) reviews Risks & Opportunity Management Establish and maintain the Risks register including the mitigation plan in support to the WPMs and PMs Establish and maintain the Opportunity register including the implementation plan in support to the WPMs and PMs Contribute to establish the annual margin improvement plan for assigned projects Contribute to the PMO activities consolidation at Country level as a member of the PMO department, including but not limited to: Resource Management Establish and maintain the consolidation of the resource forecasts view at country level across the departments Lead the preparation of the monthly resource planning reviews You have: Degree qualified ideally in business or engineering with similar experience as a planner / planning engineer / scheduler and PMO support Experienced using Primavera P6/Core Module Experienced using SAP by Design (or equivalent ERP). Well versed in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Attention to details is essential Good presentation and communication skills Team leadership skills and ability to work independently Strong organization skills Good team player with drive and initiative Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines. Willing to work towards professional qualifications and membership of a recognized project management institution (such as IPMA). Knowledge in MS PowerBI would be an advantage. Experience in transportation metro project (COMS/Signaling/SCADA) would be an added advantage Our Talent Acquisition Team is looking forward to hearing from you We look forward to receiving your application in just a few clicks via our career portal. For further information about Hitachi Rail as an employer visit us on www.hitachirail.com/careers About us Our motivation is the mobility turnaround. To achieve this, our teams find innovative products and solutions that ensure the operation and reliability of the entire rail network and increase capacities on the rails. Our projects are diverse. To make our teams even stronger, we are looking for your support. In return, we offer you an attractive overall package with the following benefits: Stronger together: Networking through internal networks and working in international teams Our drive: Together, we are laying the foundations for the digitization of the rail around the world, to get people safely to their destinations and to their loved ones! Attractive conditions: A secure and permanent job with a global company Notes Equal opportunities and self-determined participation of severely disabled persons and persons of equal status as well as respectful cooperation are firmly anchored principles within Hitachi Rail and its subsidiaries. We also aim to offer all our equal opportunities to start a career and to receive training and further education in our company. We consciously promote diversity and togetherness in our teams. Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers. At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail. #LI-QQ1 Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. 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